Place the Koi swimming towards the ground at the hemline of the Kaftan. The center panel with two koi swimming towards each other forms the front of the Kaftan. The curving lines at the top of the panel form a figure flattering and slimming pattern down the bodice.
the two side panels of one fish each form the back seam and complete the Kaftan layout. I will post my Kaftan when I get it completed. This works for a size 12 just fine.

GoldieHQ

order 2 yards of this in silk crepe de chine and you have the makings for a great Kaftan. This design is of Koi fish swimming in a green pond with reflections of a violet sky. The colors are slightly muted from what you see on the screen.